Trigger system for a paintball marker
A trigger system for a paintball marker has a string attached to the trigger actuator. The string is held taut between the actuator and the trigger guard. The actuator is a lever attached to the string and in contact with a micro-switch that allows the release of compressed air to propel a paintball.
The present invention claims priority on provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60/841,049, filed on Aug. 30, 2006, entitled “Trigger for Paintball Marker” and is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the field of paintball and more particularly to a trigger for a paintball marker.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONIn paintball the faster the firing rate of the paintball marker (gun) the greater the advantage to the user. As a result, automatic firing guns are not permitted by paintball rules. In addition, having a trigger that fires both upon squeezing and releasing is not allowed. This limits most paintball markers to two finger single actuation triggers. These are cumbersome and the firing rate is limited by the user's ability to squeeze their fingers. Thus there exists a need for a trigger assembly that has single a actuation but is easier and faster than present trigger systems.
SUMMARY OF INVENTIONA trigger system for a paintball marker that overcomes these and other problems has a string attached to the trigger actuator. The string is held taut between the actuator and the trigger guard in one embodiment. The actuator is a lever attached to the string and in contact with a micro-switch that allows the release of compressed air to propel a paintball. As a result, when the user taps the string the micro-switch is actuated and a paintball is fired. This action only takes a very small finger movement and allows the user to fire paintballs faster than with a conventional two finger trigger.
The present application relates to a trigger system for a paintball marker that has a string attached to the trigger actuator. The string is held taut between the actuator and the trigger guard in one embodiment. The actuator is a lever attached to the string and in contact with a micro-switch that allows the release of compressed air to propel a paintball. As a result, when the user taps the string the micro-switch is actuated and a paintball is fired. This action only takes a very small finger movement and allows the user to fire paintballs faster than with a conventional two finger trigger.
Thus there has been described a trigger system for a paintball marker that allows the user to fire paintballs faster than with a conventional two finger trigger. The trigger system has a string attached to the trigger actuator. The string is held taut between the actuator and the trigger guard in one embodiment. The actuator is a lever attached to the string and in contact with a micro-switch that allows the release of compressed air to propel a paintball. As a result, when the user taps the string the micro-switch is actuated and a paintball is fired. This action only takes a very small finger movement and allows the user to fire paintballs faster than with a conventional two finger trigger.
While the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alterations, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations in the appended claims.
Claims
1. A trigger system for a paintball marker, comprising:
- a micro-switch actuator;
- a lever having a first end in contact with the micro-switch; and
- a string connected to a second end of the lever and to a trigger guard.
2. The trigger system of claim 1, wherein the string is detachably connected to the lever.
3. The trigger system of claim 1, wherein the string is taut between the lever and the trigger guard.
4. The trigger system of claim 3, further including a bead is threaded though the string.
5. A trigger system for a paintball marker, comprising:
- an actuator; and
- a string connected to the actuator for moving the actuator.
6. The trigger system of claim 5, wherein the actuator includes a micro-switch.
7. The trigger system of claim 6, wherein the actuator includes a lever having a first end in contact with the micro-switch.
8. The trigger system of claim 7, wherein the lever has a second end attached to the string.
9. The trigger system of claim 8, wherein the string is held taut.
10. The trigger system of claim 9, wherein the string is detachable from the lever.
11. The trigger system of claim 10, wherein the string is attached to the trigger guard.
12. The trigger system of claim 11, further including a bead threaded onto the string.
13. A trigger system for a paintball marker, comprising:
- a taut string; and
- an actuator connected to one end of the string.
14. The trigger system of claim 13, further including a trigger guard attached to a second end of the string.
15. The trigger system of claim 14, wherein the string is detachable.
16. The trigger system of claim 15, wherein the actuator includes a switch.
17. The trigger system of claim 16, wherein the actuator includes a lever having a first end in contact with the switch and a second end attached to the string.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 1, 2007
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2008
Patent Grant number: 7946068
Inventor: Joseph Raymond Arndt (Monument, CO)
Application Number: 11/701,000
International Classification: F41B 11/00 (20060101);